Ep 63: Q&A – Dietary Guidelines, Carbs, Lipedema, Life Stress, Fasting for Longevity, Killer Plants, and Metabolic “Damage”

In today’s solo episode, I am excited to answer questions from listeners about how to modify nutrition and training if you have lipedema, how stress affects training and health, whether occasional fasting can increase longevity while keeping protein high, and a quick fire round where I answer seven questions sent in by one listener about dietary guidelines, killer plants, getting fat on carbs, metabolic damage, blood sugar and A1C, shredding for a vacation, and how to best measure getting jacked. Tune in now to learn more about these topics! __________ Schedule your FREE 30-minute Nutrition Momentum Call with Philip here . __________ Today you’ll learn all about: [1:46] Is there any research to back up a specific diet or exercise regimen for someone with lipedema? [5:44] How to manage life stress, and how does it affect training and health? [9:58] Stephanie shares her experience with her one-on-one nutrition coaching with Philip [10:45] Is fasting beneficial for longevity? [16:00] Are dietary guidelines making us fat and sick? [17:03] Are plants trying to kill us? [18:01] Do carbs make us fat? [18:40] Is there any validity to metabolic damage claims? [19:36] If I have normal blood sugar levels, should I strive to prevent “spikes” and lower my A1c? [20:27] What’s the best way to look great for an upcoming vacation? [21:32] Is adding weight to the bar the only metric I need to consider? [23:10] Outro Support the show 📱 Get Fitness Lab - Philip’s science-based AI app for fat loss, muscle building, and strength training for people over 40. It adapts to your nutrition, recovery, and training to improve body composition without guesswork. 🎓 Try Physique University - Evidence-based nutrition coaching and strength training to help you lose fat, build muscle, and master your metabolism with support and accountability (free custom nutrition plan with code FREEPLAN ). 👥 Join our Facebook community - Free fat loss, muscle building, and body recomposition strategies for adults over 40 who want practical, science-backed fitness guidance. 👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram